Sterile Processing Manager Newark

At ChristianaCare, excellence is more than a goal-it is a commitment woven into everything we do. Recognized as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings, ChristianaCare earned an overall A rating, including an A for its commitment to price transparency, underscoring our dedication to delivering exceptional, accessible, and patient-centered care.

As one of the region's most respected healthcare organizations, we continue to set the standard for clinical quality, innovation, operational excellence, and caregiver engagement. Our success is driven by talented leaders and caregivers who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve.

Are you ready to join an award-winning health system that refuses to settle for anything less than excellence?

If you are a visionary leader who is energized by the opportunity to drive performance, inspire teams, and contribute to a nationally recognized organization, we invite you to explore your future with ChristianaCare.

Come be part of a team that's not only recognized among the nation's best-but one that is committed to becoming even better.

As the Sterile Processing Manager, you will oversee the 24/7 operations of the campus-specific Sterile Processing Department (SPD), ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. This highly visible leadership role is instrumental in supporting surgical services and procedural areas by ensuring the timely delivery of safe, sterile, and properly functioning instrumentation and equipment.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and collaborative healthcare leader who is passionate about quality, staff development, process improvement, and delivering exceptional service to both patients and clinical partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic leadership for all Sterile Processing Department functions across a 24-hour operation.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other governing agencies.

• Lead and mentor a team of supervisors, technicians, and support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals, performance metrics, and quality initiatives that support organizational objectives.

• Collaborate closely with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, Supply Chain, and other clinical stakeholders to optimize workflows and service delivery.

• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, productivity, and resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency and exceptional customer service.

• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance quality, safety, and operational performance while supporting a positive patient experience.

• Serve as the department's subject matter expert for sterilization practices, instrumentation management, and regulatory readiness.